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By: Ariella Levy (Correspondent) When given the choice to walk five blocks or take a taxi, many Americans opt to take a taxi. If given the chance to buy a five dollar hamburger or a ten dollar salad, most people would choose the hamburger. After school, instead of running around outside, many children choose to play video games. Obesity has increased by twenty percent for adults and roughly fifteen percent the past 30 years in America as a result of bad habits. People need to work hard to fight obesity by changing their lifestyle instead of just blaming it on other factors or just hoping to magically lose weight.

By: Aaron Fandel and Elliot Pototsky Pro: As many as 97% of US kids age 12-17 play video games, and more than half of the 50 top-selling video games contain violence, according to procon.org. Violent video games have been blamed for school shootings, increases in bullying, and violence towards women.

By Lena Katz (Correspondent) Toy manufacturers have been gendering their products for decades. Many say these separate gendered toys are unnecessary, so gender neutral toys are becoming more and more popular.

By Haley Page (Correspondent) Many believe that “manners are an important part of life, and can impact someone’s impression of another person, right from the get-go,” says Norton high schooler Anna Eng.

By Jeffrey Xiang (Correspondent) Superintendent Dr. Victoria Greer and the school committee have decided to keep Mr. Robert Pomer after weeks of debate and much vocal support from students and others across the community.

By Tarini Venkat (Correspondent) This year, like many other years in the past, Sharon High School is following the long tradition of competing in the 2017-2018 Latino and African American Tenacity Challenge.